District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$30,493
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,463
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts operates 1 current public-school records serving grades 08–12 in Washington, District of Columbia. NCES reports 303 students and 25.5 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 46 of 69 District of Columbia districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $30,493 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,463 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 31 of 61 districts in District of Columbia. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 20.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 25.5
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $9,148,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts location
Washington, District of Columbia · 38.8842, -77.0188. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black97.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
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| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts Charter | High | 08–12 | 300 | 11.8:1 |